Cross Stitch Cafe 2011

shelly

craftygranny wrote: »

I wasn't sure myself not being a dr who fan. Although i did watch it when it was david tennant can't think why.

Possibly because he's quite lush? (in a weird geeky way)



I stitched a little later into the afternoon than usual thinking I was finished but as I was tidying up I realised I haven't quite finished the bears bow. I'm not sure if I am going to follow the chart properly or just outline his bow in black.....will have to see how that goes tomorrow. Then I get to choose a new kit to start :T

catchooky

Just a brief update .......

Flat_Eric

Further to my previous post, I succumbed to ordering some kits of Black Sheep Wools.com. For less than £20 (including postage) I got four kits including the tatty ted cricket kit, a small blackwork style xmas tree design, a newton law bookmark kit and an anchor kit, coconut oil seller 2. :j:j:j

I also like this kit on sewandso Flower Pot but something doesn't strike me as quite right with the design/picture but I can't work out what ? What do you think ?

In stitching news, not done much despite being on hols as being going out and enjoying the sun (when it isn't trying to rain:cool:). I received my copy of Cross Stitch Card Shop earlier in the week and I have started the free kit that came with it. Its stitched mainly in white which is fine but the thread feels/is quite fluffy - do you think this is because they use a cheaper thread ? i.e. not dmc or anchor ?

shelly

Flat_Eric wrote: »

I also like this kit on sewandso Flower Pot but something doesn't strike me as quite right with the design/picture but I can't work out what ? What do you think ?

For me the most obvious problems with it are the table legs aren't straight, the flower pot is a bit wonky looking and the table top isn't level....why does it go up into a bump under the seed tray? Apart from those, it's cute! :rotfl:
Though I think they are problems that could be fixed whilst stitching.

chickywiggle

Flat_Eric wrote: »

I also like this kit on sewandso Flower Pot but something doesn't strike me as quite right with the design/picture but I can't work out what ? What do you think ? ?

the flower at the front is too bright. it looks out of place.

23rdspiral

oh, i picked up the mag that we are mentioned in, thanks to whoever it was that gave me the issue number. i'm glad we were featured, and it is nicely put, but its a huge shame its not what chicky put together. i am therefore very glad there are quite a few designs i would like to stitch, to justify the cost to my budget!

mrs-moneypenny

i agree with chicky the back ground is lost somehow, the pot at the front seems to stand out even more than the teddy as the central figure.

Marru

My problem with the picture is the teddy's arms. Especially the right one - surely it can't be that short or is it just the angle?

blue_eyed_girl

Flat_Eric wrote: »

I also like this kit on sewandso Flower Pot but something doesn't strike me as quite right with the design/picture but I can't work out what ? What do you think ?

Could it be a head problem - teddys that is not mine just in case you were wondering

*Louise*

Thanks to everyone for the messages. I think a lot of the family feel as though we have a bit of a cheek to be so upset when he is the one going through it all We are a very close family though and the thought of losing him is just too much for any of us to take in. Apparently the 5 year survival rate is only 10%, but rises to 20% if the operation goes well

Bikerchick, I hope my Dad is as strong as you come across (((hugs)))

Craftygranny - I think your tardis hats are adorable. Sorry to hear you have cancelled your CS subscription, I know you have wrestled with that decision for a number of months now but I think your flower alphabet remains a wonderful cross stitching memory of your first husband xxx